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Papular scars: a new type of acne mark
The usual classification of acne scars distinguishes the following types of marks: · Atrophic · Rolling· By boxcar· Icepicks · Hypertrophic or keloid · Tunnels
Isotretinoin: Single daily dose or divided into two?
Isotretinoin: one or two daily doses? What is isotretinoin? It is an orally administered retinoid (a derivative of vitamin A) used for the treatment of
Acne scar subcision
What is the use of subcision? Atrophic acne scars (whether wavy, box-shaped, or icepicked) often have underlying fibrous tracts that, like an anchor, pull the
Acne, cholesterol and triglycerides
What can be the relationship between acne and dyslipidemia? Dyslipidemia is an alteration in the metabolism of lipids (fats), with its consequent alteration in the
Retinoic and glycolic acid for acne scars
What is retinoic acid? What about glycolic acid? Retinoic acid or tretinoin is a retinoid, a derivative of vitamin A. It performs several actions on
Epidermal Nevus, Laser Removal
What is an epidermal nevus? It is a hamartoma of the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. A hamartoma is a malformation made up
Jadassohn’s sebaceous nevus
What is a Jadassohn’s sebaceous nevus? It is a hamartoma of sebaceous glands. A hamartoma is a malformation composed of a benign and mixed proliferation
Angiokeratoma
Treatment of angiokeratoma What is an angiokeratoma? It is a benign proliferation that contains dilated, thin-walled blood vessels and on its surface an epidermal hyperplasia
Nail fungus: tinea nails and onychomycosis
What is ringworm? What about onychomycosis? Nail ringworm is an infection of the nails caused by fungi of the “dermatophyte” type, whether they are the
Epidermoid cyst removal with laser
What is an Epidermoid Cyst? The so-called “fat cyst” or “sebaceous cyst” is actually called an epidermoid cyst. It consists of a sac-shaped proliferation, of
New Acne Scars and Marks in 2014
The therapeutic field of acne scars is constantly evolving and new therapies and comparative studies between them are constantly appearing. This is because it is
Guttata hypomelanosis, laser treatment
What is idiopathic hypomelanosis in droplets? Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is a skin pigmentation disorder characterized by the appearance of white, round or oval spots, usually
Acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? It is an endocrine disorder typical of women of reproductive age. It consists of an alteration in the secretion
Acne in young women
What is adult female acne? It is defined as acne that appears or remains beyond 25 years of age. The prevalence of acne in the
CO2 laser to treat acne marks
What is CO2 laser? It is a laser device that emits a light with a wavelength of 10,600 nm and whose impact target is the
Shingles
Treatment of shingles What is shingles? It is the manifestation of the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which has become latent after the first contact
Treatment of genital warts or condylomas with laser
What are genital warts? It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) in which exophytic keratotic papules (“warts”) appear in the
Cutaneous Sarcoidosis
Treatment of cutaneous sarcoidosis What is sarcoidosis? It is an inflammatory disease that mainly affects the lymph nodes , lungs and skin. The inflammation of
Phototherapy
Phototherapy in dermatology What is phototherapy? Phototherapy is a type of medical treatment that uses ultraviolet (UV) type A (UVA) or type B (UVB) radiation
Necrobiosis lipoida
What is necrobiosis lipoid? What is necrobiosis lipoida and why does it appear? It is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the dermis, the intermediate part
Aesthetic Procedures: What Do We Know About Their Safety?
Safety of aesthetic procedures Are cosmetic procedures performed very frequently? Yes. According to statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in 2005 11.5
